She was born September 1, 1933 in Richhill Township, Greene County, a daughter of the late Kermit C. and Theo Chambers McCartney.
Peggy was a graduate of East Washington High School and had attended Penn Commercial College.
On April 22, 1953 she married Frank J. Behm, who died July 25, 2016.
Peggy worked and assisted her husband in the operation of the Behm Funeral Homes in Jefferson and Waynesburg, a secretary for the Greene County Coroner’s office, and a Registrar for Pennsylvania Department of Vital Records.
She is a member of Hewitt Presbyterian Church, Rices Landing and the former Jefferson Presbyterian Church, where she was a former elder and member of the Women’s Association; an Honorary member of the Jefferson Volunteer Fire Company and a former member of the Order of Eastern Star Chapter# 135, Waynesburg.
Surviving are two daughters, Debbie (Jeff) Sands of Rogersville and Mary (Greg) Rohanna of Jefferson; five sons, Chuck (Kim) Behm of Rices Landing, John L. (Lisa) Behm M.D. of Wexford, Mark Behm of Jefferson, Scott (Marla) Behm of Cardale, and Clay (Jennifer) Behm of Waynesburg; 18 grandchildren, Jessica, Melanie and Ben Sands, Bonnie Jackson, Allison Kemmere, David and Adam Behm, Ashley Gregg, Katie Dick, Ryan and Matt Rohanna, Olivia, Meredith, Abraham, Emily, Lily, Will and Ray Behm; thirteen great-grandchildren; a brother, Michael McCartney of Cleveland, OH.
Deceased is a brother, Kermit McCartney Jr.
Friends will be received on Tuesday, December 6, 2022, from 3:00 to 7:00 pm in the Behm Funeral Home, 1477 Jefferson, PA 15344, Gregory P. Rohanna, supervisor, where funeral services will be held on Wednesday, December 7, 2022 at 11:00 am, with Dr. Rev. William Parker, officiating. Interment will follow in Greene County Memorial Park. Condolences may be expressed online at www.behm-funeralhomes.com.
